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Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower
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Priddy's Hard
Gosport
PO12 4LE
Hampshire
England
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Collection details
Architecture, Industry, Maritime, Social History, Weapons and War
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Contact details
General Enquiries and Information (Tel)
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023 9250 5600
Venue Hire & Wedding Service (Tel)
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023 9250 5602
Curatorial Department (Tel)
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023 9250 5609
Media enquiries (Tel)
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023 9250 5603
General Enquiries (Fax)
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023 9250 5605
General Enquiries & Information
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info@explosion.org.uk
Venue Hire & Wedding Service
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nkelso@explosion.org.uk
Media Enquires
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bsainsbury@explosion.org.uk
Website
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www.explosion.org.uk
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Open
Apr-Oct: 10.00-17.30
Nov-Mar: Thursday, Saturday & Sunday only, 10.00-16.30 (last admission 1 hr before).
However, during school holidays we are open everyday:
18 Dec-4 Jan (except 24,25,26 Dec)
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Closed
24, 25, 26 December & 1 Jan
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Admission charges
Adult: £5
Senior: £4
Child (5-16): £3
Family (up to 2 adults & 4 children): £13
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Description
Explosion!, The Museum of Naval Firepower is a new multi-million pound interactive museum set in the historic former Royal Navy armaments depot at Priddy’s Hard, on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour.
Telling the story of naval firepower from the days of gunpowder to modern missiles with an unique collection which includes the Red Beard atom bomb, the Exocet missile and the Schwartzkopff torpedo. The two-hour tour of the museum includes a stunning multi- media film show set in the original 18th century gunpowder vault, the latest computer interactives and hands-on exhibits.
Alongside the dramatic displays, Explosion! explores the story of the many designers, makers and thousands of female munitions workers who supplied the Royal Navy.
Refreshments are available in the waterside Coffee Shop.
Guaranteed to blow your socks off!
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending July 8 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending March 18 2007
MGM 2006 - Explore Maritime Museums In Hampshire
Museum Safe But Priddy's Hard Warehouse May Collapse After Fire
Gun Carriages Found At Woolwich To Go On Show At Explosion
Explosion! Needs You To Help With Preparations For D-Day
Inventor Of The Depth Charge Discovered At Explosion!
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Trails
A Voyage Round O'Brian's Britain - The Master And Commander Museum Trail
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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